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    Pooch got a reaction from teddy in Baggage   
    I purchased heavy plastic holders for ours with wire attachers from Amazon (reusable) but I am pretty anal retentive.  You can print them & tape/staple them on as is, let the porters do it, cover them with clear packing tape, laminate them.  All depends on your level of obsession!

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    Pooch got a reaction from YellowBrickRoad in Baggage   
    I purchased heavy plastic holders for ours with wire attachers from Amazon (reusable) but I am pretty anal retentive.  You can print them & tape/staple them on as is, let the porters do it, cover them with clear packing tape, laminate them.  All depends on your level of obsession!

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    Pooch reacted to Ampurp85 in Casino Royale Line of Credit or Wire   
    Yeah.........but you don't know how much she spent. I have been in the casino where people have won $10k+ but had already spent $7/8k. My co-worker won $60k on table games but he was betting $1k hands and was down over $30k. It is all about perspective. 
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    Pooch reacted to CruisingSteve in Independence went through a water spout   
    Video on Reddit
     
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    Pooch got a reaction from Jack805 in Baggage   
    I purchased heavy plastic holders for ours with wire attachers from Amazon (reusable) but I am pretty anal retentive.  You can print them & tape/staple them on as is, let the porters do it, cover them with clear packing tape, laminate them.  All depends on your level of obsession!

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    Pooch reacted to asquared17 in Baggage   
    in my early crusing days, i could never fathom why people would buy these… flash forward to now — i won’t sail without them!!!!
    i wish i could go back and tell past me to get a clue 😂
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    Pooch got a reaction from TessFromFlorida in Casino Royale Line of Credit or Wire   
    Wow, it’s clear I am NOT a gambler! $10,000?  $5,000? 
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    Pooch got a reaction from USCG Teacher in Baggage   
    I purchased heavy plastic holders for ours with wire attachers from Amazon (reusable) but I am pretty anal retentive.  You can print them & tape/staple them on as is, let the porters do it, cover them with clear packing tape, laminate them.  All depends on your level of obsession!

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    Pooch got a reaction from Neesa in Baggage   
    I purchased heavy plastic holders for ours with wire attachers from Amazon (reusable) but I am pretty anal retentive.  You can print them & tape/staple them on as is, let the porters do it, cover them with clear packing tape, laminate them.  All depends on your level of obsession!

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    Pooch reacted to OCSC Mike in Sailing Date Change   
    Yes. You are essentially booking a new cruise. You don't get to use your old locked in price for any future cruise you want.
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    Pooch got a reaction from CharmMicah68 in Towel check out/return   
    We check out 2 towels per person at the beginning of the cruise.  Then we just keep exchanging them for dry ones all week.  Show the attendant 4 wet ones, get 4 dry ones back.  We don’t actually return the towels til the last full day.  Then I ask the attendant to confirm all towels have been returned & we’re done.
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    Pooch reacted to SolariumSnoozer in Towel check out/return   
    I always checkout and in my towels on the ship and if I need to just exchange them on Coco Cay.  The first and last time I tried checking out towels on Coco Cay, they didn't have scanners so they had to fill out paperwork to give me a towel.  This takes longer and is also prone to error.  I do not want to have to wait on the guest service line at the end of a cruise to explain why I shouldn't be charged for towels.  Whenever I turn in all my towels, end of the day or end of the cruise, I just confirm my account is zero.
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    Pooch reacted to Geezer Of The Seas in Casino Royale Line of Credit or Wire   
    We know less than nothing about table games, slightly more about slots, and generally buy Powerball & other Lotto tickets for their value as bookmarks cuz we sure as hell don't win anything. 
    That said, a tip of the hat to Wonder's penny slots when we sailed. Donated $50 between us to the bottom line and came out ahead $6.41.
    Diamond Jim and Jenny we ain't..........🤪 (but was a fun hour or so).
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    Pooch got a reaction from Kathleen in Disney prices vs Royal Caribbean prices   
    With 23 Disney visits under my belt, I will say we afford it by knowing how to find the deals, just like savvy cruisers.
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    Pooch reacted to RCIFanatic in Casino Royale Line of Credit or Wire   
    Just an FYI if anyone else is interested. Spoke with a few casino Royale reps and it’s clear not every rep is familiar with these policies or “features”. With the one rep that was more knowledgeable they were able to direct me to the following:
    Line of credit application (minimum 10k request):
    https://www.nccreports.com/application/?royalcaribbean
    The line of credit will take approximately 2 weeks to receive a decision from application submission. Have to reapply for every cruise.
    Wire transfer (no minimum):
    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/casino-wire-transfers
    The rep said it could take as long as 3-4 weeks for the wire to be received.🤪At the end of the cruise, any monies not used will be returned via a wire transfer back to your original bank account provided. Any casino winnings over the original amount wired, will have to be sent as a separate wire transfer.
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    Pooch got a reaction from DunkelBierJay in FreenPerks / Upgrades   
    If you go into this expecting all the extra $$$ you dropped will ensure a perfect cruise, you may be sorely disappointed.  Things can and will happen regardless of how many extras you’ve purchased.  And no, expect no comp upgrades from Royal.  If you want a better room, you’ll have to pay for it.
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    Pooch reacted to drjohn4 in Catholic Mass On Board   
    Actually much easier than that. Any Sunday departure will work. Just go to the Saturday evening mass the day prior to boarding and a Sunday afternoon or evening mass when you return. 
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    Pooch reacted to drjohn4 in Catholic Mass On Board   
    A faithful Catholic should try to find a way to attend mass when possible.  We have gone to mass in ports of call before.  It is one of the neat things about travel to experience mass in different cultures.  (The music at a mass we went to in Nassau was particularly memorable.)  The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes that there are times when attending mass is not possible and recommends "If because of lack of a sacred minister or for other grave cause participation in the celebration of the Eucharist is impossible, it is specially recommended that the faithful take part in the Liturgy of the Word if it is celebrated in the parish church or in another sacred place according to the prescriptions of the diocesan bishop, or engage in prayer for an appropriate amount of time personally or in a family or, as occasion offers, in groups of families." (CCC 2183)  
    As to deciding if a Catholic should avoid making vacation plans that would preclude the possibility of attending mass, some might recommend discussing your specific circumstances with your pastor and seeking dispensation from the obligation to attend mass on a particular Sunday if needed.
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    Pooch got a reaction from YellowBrickRoad in Reserving Shows   
    I dunno guys, I made all our show reservations on the app with no issue🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
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    Pooch got a reaction from MechelleEric2023 in Confused   
    You sacrifice the ability to prebook to get the discounted price.  That’s the trade off.  If booking the second restaurant is more important, you will have to cancel the chops+1 and book individually.  
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    Pooch reacted to Rackham in C&A Quadruple Points for Solo Suite Sailings?   
    With a crisp snap of his fingers, Wadsworth turns on his heel and addresses the room again, his eyes glistening with energy. "And now, Mrs. White!" He accuses, leveling a polished dinner fork at her across the Royal Caribbean's main dining room, the lights flickering ominously above.
    Everyone gasps, Mrs. White least of all. Her face pales, her hands clutching the handkerchief in her lap, already anticipating the accusation. "Me?" She squeaks, her eyes as wide as the ship’s twin azipods.
    "Yes, you, Mrs. White," Wadsworth asserts, his gaze cold and unwavering. "You killed Yvette. And why? Because she had the audacity to allow your husband in this dining room, at dinner, wearing... shorts!"
    "Shorts?" Colonel Mustard echoes, his face contorting in horrified disbelief. He looks down at his own impeccably tailored tuxedo, then back at Wadsworth. "But... but that's against the policy!"
    "Indeed, it is!" Wadsworth agrees, prowling the room like a famished shark in a suit. "But poor, naive Yvette didn't know, didn't realize the cardinal sin she was committing. And so, Mrs. White, in her rage, she..."
    "But it's so unrefined! So utterly distasteful!" Mrs. Peacock interjects, clutching her peacock feather fan. "In our main dining room! At dinner!"
    Wadsworth nods, his eyes alight with the perverse joy of unfurling a mystery. "Exactly! And that's why Mrs. White was driven to her tipping point! No pun intended!" He winks at Miss Scarlet who gives him a flat, unamused look.
    Mrs. White trembles, her fury simmering under her pale cheeks. "Yes, I did it," she suddenly confesses, her voice shaking but defiant. "I did it! That woman allowed my husband, my own husband to stroll into the main dining room, at dinner... wearing shorts! SHORTS!"
    "And, let me guess," Wadsworth prompts, leaning in, his face lit by the false flame of the candelabra on the table. "You were seething, raging. Flames, perhaps?"
    Mrs. White nods, her teeth gritted, her hands clenched. "Flames! Flames on the sides of my face, burning, seething, burning with intense anger!" She imitates, her eyes as fiery as the anger she describes. "If there's one thing I cannot stand, it's a lack of decorum! I will not tolerate it!"
    The room is silent. Wadsworth straightens up, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. "And there we have it, ladies and gentlemen. The twisted tale of shorts in the main dining room at dinner. A dangerous game indeed."
    And so it is, aboard the Royal Caribbean, the rules of decorum are held sacred, even in the face of murder.
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    Pooch got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Main Dining Room Menu   
    I’m with WAAAYTOOO, cannot stomach curry.  But my daughter, brother & nephew loved the Indian offerings.
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    Pooch got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Reserving Shows   
    I dunno guys, I made all our show reservations on the app with no issue🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
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    Pooch got a reaction from RafaellaCG in Confused   
    You sacrifice the ability to prebook to get the discounted price.  That’s the trade off.  If booking the second restaurant is more important, you will have to cancel the chops+1 and book individually.  
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    Pooch reacted to TXcruzer in Towel check out/return   
    Book a suite; no checking out or checking in of towels. 
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